Army Helping With Rescue Operations

India today scrambled to deploy its various forces in search, salvage, and rescue operations in Uttarakhand which is facing a major disaster following a glacier burst in Chamoli district. While three bodies have been found following the events of the day, over 150 persons were said to be missing.

At least 10 pilgrims, including teenagers, headed for Punyagiri or the mountain of good deeds, were killed when a speeding mini-truck rammed their group in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district this morning, police said. The driver of the truck fled after the accident.

India today scrambled to deploy its various forces in search, salvage, and rescue operations in Uttarakhand which is facing a major disaster following a glacier burst in Chamoli district. While three bodies have been found following the events of the day, over 150 persons were said to be missing.

At least 10 pilgrims, including teenagers, headed for Punyagiri or the mountain of good deeds, were killed when a speeding mini-truck rammed their group in Uttar Pradesh's Bareilly district this morning, police said. The driver of the truck fled after the accident.